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# Taekwondo: Results of the Second Phase of the Lebanese Championship for Young Athletes

# Taekwondo: Results of the Second Phase of the Lebanese Championship for Young Athletes

The Lebanese Taekwondo Federation organized the second phase of the Lebanese Championship for Young Athletes in 2023 at the Mont La Salle Club in Ain Saadeh. Approximately 55 participants with black belts from various clubs took part in the competition, which was held across two rings. The championship was attended by the Federation's president, Dr. Habib Zraifeh, and members of the federation including Grand Master and engineer Elie Naameh, international referee Grand Master Joe Khoury, and Carol Chaylian. Grand Master Georges Khattar, Master Son Park (delegated from South Korea to Lebanon), club officials, and the players' families were also present. The results were as follows:

**Boys Under 26 kg:**

- 1st Place: Costa Kioumji – Antranik Antelias Club

- 2nd Place: Raouf Al-Rassi – Mont La Salle Club

**Boys Under 28 kg:**

- 1st Place: Anthony Najar – Combat Arena Club

- 2nd Place: Roger Tannous – Al-Nawwas Club

- 3rd Place: Charbel Nassar – Lebanese Taekwondo Kwan Club

**Boys Under 30 kg:**

- 1st Place: Theo Saleh – Mont La Salle Club

- 2nd Place: Joseph Maalouf – Lebanese Taekwondo Kwan Club

- 3rd Place: Charbel Zein – Combat Arena Club

- 3rd Place: Gio Saqr – Al-Sayyida Club

**Boys Under 32 kg:**

- 1st Place: Gio Obeid – Taekwon Club

- 2nd Place: Hani Kashmer – Al-Sayyida Club

- 3rd Place: Fouad Al-Rassi – Mont La Salle Club

- 3rd Place: Giorgio Francis – Antranik Antelias Club

**Boys Under 34 kg:**

- 1st Place: Nabil Chantiri – Mont La Salle Club

- 2nd Place: Ralph Charbati – Antranik Antelias Club

- 3rd Place: Enzo Aboud – Antranik Antelias Club

- 3rd Place: Cedric Aoun – Black Eagle Club

**Boys Under 36 kg:**

- 1st Place: Charbel Bustani – Antranik Antelias Club

- 2nd Place: Kevin Anton – Black Eagle Club

- 3rd Place: Gio Rustom – Golden Body Club

- 3rd Place: Leonardo Abou Regaili – Mont La Salle Club

**Boys Under 38 kg:**

- 1st Place: Pedro Torkoumian – Sacred Heart Club

- 2nd Place: Amir Eliyeh – Black Eagle Club

- 3rd Place: Ali Al-Hajj – Sports Golf Club

**Boys Under 40 kg:**

- 1st Place: Andrew Khaled – Antranik Antelias Club

- 2nd Place: Eve Saqr – Black Eagle Club

- 3rd Place: Alessandro Nasour – Mont La Salle Club

**Boys Under 43 kg:**

- 1st Place: Charbel Ibrahim – Taekwon Club

- 2nd Place: Alex Kadi – Combat Arena Club

- 3rd Place: Christopher Litani – Antranik Zahle Club

- 3rd Place: Chris Khoury – Mont La Salle Club

**Boys Under 46 kg:**

- 1st Place: Nabeh Tabara – Sports Beirut Club

- 2nd Place: Karl Nakhla – Black Eagle Club

**Boys Under 49 kg:**

- 1st Place: Ian Maalouf – Al-Sayyida Club

**Boys Over 52 kg:**

- 1st Place: Albert Jeid – Antranik Antelias Club

**Girls Under 26 kg:**

- 1st Place: Karan Majed – Sports Golf Club

**Girls Under 28 kg:**

- 1st Place: Chanel Skaf – Mont La Salle Club

**Girls Under 30 kg:**

- 1st Place: Jane Aboud – Mont La Salle Club

- 2nd Place: Alena Rahal – Anwar Club

**Girls Under 32 kg:**

- 1st Place: Jana Akiki – Motilab Country Club

- 2nd Place: Clarita Hasri – Black Eagle Club

- 3rd Place: Tia Fares – Anwar Club

**Girls Under 34 kg:**

- 1st Place: Ayla Nassar – Sports Golf Club

**Girls Under 40 kg:**

- 1st Place: Jane Sharabiyeh – Anwar Club

- 2nd Place: Taghla Mfarreh – Anwar Club

**Girls Under 43 kg:**

- 1st Place: Samar Jirjis – Nawwas Club

**Girls Over 52 kg:**

- 1st Place: Gaelle Nabhan – the Mariyamians Club

The matches were led by Grand Master Michel Majdalani, assisted by referees Alexandra Zidan, Master Charbel Maarebs, Master Christopher Habib, Master Kirena Shouli, Master Mark Zaynon, Maria Zidan, Master Nasib Hassan, Suha Qazi, Master Yara Haddad, Celine Chabir, Riana Mansour, and Master Slim Asmar.

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